Chapter Thirty Four: That thing You Do.
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When I woke up
So proud to see you lying naked next to me
And the clothes you wore
The night before
Were lying on my bedroom floor, and
This is how I want it to be
You know and I want it that way.
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~~ James' POV ~~
I woke up the next morning in a pale blue room. The bed had no curtains and was softer than my own at home. I sat up and immediately caught sight of something. Or should I say, someone.
"Good morning." Lily chirped.
I put out my hand for my glasses and shoved them onto my nose. Lily was standing with her back to the open window, an easel set up in front of her. In her hand were a paintbrush and a palette.
"Morning. Why are you in here?" I asked groggily. Great going James, old buddie!
"This room has the best light. Am I disturbing you?" She replied simply.
She had obviously just tumbled out of bed, grabbed a hair elastic and started painting.
"No. Just wondered. As you usually can't stand me." I grinned and rolled out of bed. She glanced over my body, and then looked away, a pretty blush appearing on her flawless skin. I understood why as I glanced down at myself. I was only wearing a pair of black silk boxers. I grinned devilishly and swaggered over to her. Pressing my body behind hers, I closed my arms around her slender body. I was surprised at how well her tiny frame fit mine.
"But that seems to have changed." I whispered. I felt her shiver slightly. Her nightwear consisted of a large man's shirt. That seemed to be it.
"James, go get dressed." Lily looked up at me and smiled. I grinned back and hurried into the bathroom adjoining my room.
I turned on the water and let it wash over me before lathering my whole body. As I was being rinsed off, I let my mind wander. Inevitably, I went straight to Lily Evans. How her hair curled adorably under itself first thing in the morning, how her eyes sparkled when she laughed, how her smile could light up a room, how it felt to have her in my arms, even it were only for a split second. It was then I realised that I had to have her as my own.
I pulled on a towel and padded back to my room. Lily was still painting, but when she saw me, she pointed to a large tawny owl at the window, and then left without a word. Her cheeks flushed pink when she brushed past me to get to the door.
The owl held out its leg impatiently. I took the heavy parchment envelope from the animal and fed it an owl treat as I slit it open. (The envelope, not the owl. That would be too messy in someone else's house.)
It was my Hogwarts letter, list of supplies and a list of events happening that year.
Sirius bounded into my room, waving his Hogwarts letter. "There's gonna be a Ball!" He grinned inanely.
Lily appeared in the doorway, holding her letter and three plates of buttered toast. "Breakfast anyone?"
We sat on the floor and began to eat the mountains of toast Lily had brought. That girl eats like it's going out of fashion! She must have noticed my stare, as she looked up sharply and glared. "What?" She said snappishly.
"Nothing." I answered quickly.
Lily swallowed and picked up her letter. Inserting a fingernail under the flap, she opened her envelope and out fell a badge. She rolled her eyes. "I got Prefect again."
Lily's mother materialised in the doorway. "What was that dear?" She asked absent-mindedly as she shoved some spare bedding into a long cupboard on the landing.
"I got Prefect again." Lily repeated, wrinkling her dainty nose.
"That's wonderful dear!" Her mother gushed. "Oh, I'm taking you three to Diagon Alley today, as I can't next week. I'll leave you with money and pick you up and the Leaky Cauldron later, ok?"
"Yes Mum." Lily smiled brightly.
"Oh, and Lily? You might wanna change." Her mother stared pointedly at her nightwear, then left.
Lily rolled her eyes yet again and stood up gracefully. She wandered over to a chest of drawers and pulled out a white halter-neck summer dress, patterned with little summer flowers, which fell to a little above her knees. Out of a cupboard, she grabbed a pair of white strappy sandals.
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Baby, I don't know what to say
It's like that everyday
I never felt this way, yeah
I just don't know what to do
If I can't be with you
Girl you know it's true
I love that thing you do
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~~ Lily's POV ~~
Mum dropped us off in Diagon Alley at half ten that morning. I pulled out my supplies list and studied it carefully. Flourish and Blotts was nearest.
"Shall we get the books first…?" I trailed off to find myself talking to thin air and the two boys staring at a window, with their noses pressed against the glass. I sighed and rolled my eyes.
Entering Flourish and Blotts, I was greeted by the small, wizened old woman who served behind the counter. "Hello Lily dear. What is it for you today?" She asked politely.
"Hi Berenice. Can I have three copies of everything I need? I'm getting them for friends too." I smiled.
"Of course." Berenice giggled as I rolled my eyes at my two house guests. They were still stuck to the window.
"Okay, can I have Standard Book of Spells Grade 6, Unfogging the Future, Intermediate Transfiguration Part 2, History of Magic just one of them, The Dark Forces: A Guide to Curses Magical Potions and Drafts, Magical Plants and Their Properties and Mystical Beasts and Where to Find Them please?"
"Three of each dear?" Berenice asked from behind a tower of books.
"Yes please." I called.
A few minutes later, I came out of the little bookshop, three heavy bags in hand. I scanned the crowd for signs of the boys. There they were, talking with… Snape?!
I ran over and stood behind Sirius. Tugging on his arm, I made him turn around. "Just WHAT do you think you're doing?" I hissed.
"I was going to hex Snivellus, but now you're here, I don't think I will, as I'm kipping at your house." He replied jovially.
"I got your books." I smiled, passing him a bag.
"Thanks Lil." He grinned in return.
A bright light flashed past me, but Sirius pulled my body out of its line of fire. "Thanks." I gasped.
"Black! You just saved a Mudblood! I would have thought better from you, knowing your background!" Snape smirked.
My eyes narrowed and before either of the boys could do anything; I walked right up to Snape and punched him square in the face. "Don't talk about things you know nothing about!" I snapped.
Snape, the snivelling weasel that he is, clamped a hand around his nose and ran off, his greasy strings of hair flying wildly.
"Urgh!" I shuddered and wiped my hand on Sirius' clothes. He looked disgustedly down at me. "What? I was defending you! You must keep this slime as a token of our friendship." I relied solemnly.
Sirius narrowed his eyes and changed the subject. "Let's go get ice-cream."
"Okay." I smiled. Sirius grinned at me fondly.
When we got to Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour, the only tables left had two seats.
"Well, I guess you guys will have to sit on each other's knees." I quirked an eyebrow and slowly walked towards the nearest free table. I was about to sit on the seat, when strong arms encircled my waist, moved me out the way and pulled me onto a lap.
I rolled my eyes skyward. "James…" I began.
"Is the sexiest beast you've ever seen?" He finished hopefully.
"Is the most comfy seat I've ever sat on." I smirked.
"Well, it's a start." He mumbled more to himself than to me.
I swivelled around and looked at him closely. I studied the way his hair fell forward onto his forehead and covered part of his temple, how his chocolate brown eyes shone devilishly, how his soft pink lips curved in the infamous Potter lop-sided grin, how he seemed to radiate happiness and peace at that moment. I narrowed my eyes at him and poked out my tongue, before turning again to face Sirius.
"It's my birthday soon." I announced to no one in particular.
"We'll have a party then." Sirius replied almost immediately.
I rolled my eyes again. It's getting to be a reflex around the boys. "And where, pray tell, would I hold this wonderful party?" I asked coolly. "My parents would never allow it."
"My house." James piped up suddenly.
"What?" I questioned.
"Yeah! Jamesie's house is well big enough!" Sirius began to plan 'Operation Lily's Party'.
"It's on the 21st." I supplied helpfully.
"Saturday." James added.
"You mean your parents will let you use their house for a teenage party?!" I asked indignantly.
"Um, yep." James replied jovially.
"Spoilt." I muttered.
~~ James' POV ~~
She muttered something under her breath which sounded strangely like 'Spoilt.', but I shrugged it off hurriedly.
The sun glinted off her hair, making it shine like a halo around her heart-shaped face.
We all proceeded to Madame Malkin's Robes for All Occasions, as Lily said she needed new robes, I needed a new hat and Sirius needed new everything.
We walked in and a tinkling bell alerted the shop assistant.
"Hiya Lil. New robes?" She called happily.
Lily smiled warmly. "Hey Alyssa. Yes thanks. Have a good summer?"
We boys stood awkwardly, till Lily introduced us. "This is James Potter and Sirius Black. Their staying at mine for the rest of the summer."
Alyssa surveyed us sternly, and then her oval face broke into a smile. "The blue-eyed one is hot!" She giggled, meaning Sirius.
"That's Sirius." Lily replied nonchalantly, appearing from behind a clothes rack wearing her new black robes. They skimmed the floor and hugged her curves.
"What do you think?" She asked, twirling slowly on the spot.
"Lily, you look…" Sirius began, his mouth hanging open.
"Oh Lily! Come with me for a second!" Alyssa grabbed Lily's arm and led her into what I assumed to be a store cupboard.
A few minutes later, she reappeared, wearing a long white Muggle style dress with plunging front and criss-crossed ribbons at the back. (A/N: Think Kate Hudson in How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days, but white instead of yellow!)
Her auburn hair was piled on top of her head, with a few strands framing her face.
Sirius opened and closed his mouth several times, managing to look like a goldfish. I just stared.
"I take it you like it then." Lily grinned.
"Lily, you've gotta have it." Alyssa exclaimed suddenly.
Lily nodded and disappeared into the changing room once more. She emerged with her school robes and the dress over her arm, wearing her white summer dress again.
As she was paying, Sirius and I collected our desired items and brought them to the cash till.
"Ready?" She asked when we had finished paying.
"Yea." Sirius and I grinned.
"See ya 'Lyssa!" She called as we exited the shop.
"Oh, you guys, I need a new cauldron, as that prat Lockhart burned a hole through mine." Lily grinned.
"LILY!" A female voice shrieked.
"BELLE!" Lily called back.
The two girls hugged and began to chatter excitedly.
"OI! DUMBASS!" Remus' voice hollered.
I spun round and grinned widely. Cassie and Remus were approaching, hand in hand.
"CASSIE!" Both girls squealed.
"BELLE! LILY!" Cassie giggled loudly.
Again with the hugging and the chattering, before they all turned to us guys.
"Hello boys." Bella winked seductively.
"Hey guys." Cassie smiled.
"Hi Remus." Lily flung her arms around his neck and hugged him tight. Then she caught sight of mine and Sirius' pouts and hugged us too.
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Seen everything I dreamt it all last night
We did it in a waterfall
Then you turned around and I could see
This beautiful simplicity, and
This is how I want it to be
You know and I want it that way
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